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'Atonement' Blu-ray Announced

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
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The 2007 drama nominated for seven Academy Awards will hit Blu-ray in late January.

In an early retailer announcement, Universal Studios has revealed Joe Wright's 'Atonement' starring Keira Knightly and James McAvoy is bound for Blu-ray on January 26.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Atonement' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 26.

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'Smokin' Aces' Blu-ray Announced

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
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Illusionist Buddy "Aces" Israel will magically appear on the Blu-ray format this January.

Universal Studios is preparing Joe Carnahan's 'Smokin' Aces' starring an all-star cast, including Andy Garcia, Ben Affleck, Jeremy Piven, and Ryan Reynolds for Blu-ray on January 19.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: One Smoking Camera; Lock, Stock and Two F**cking Barrels; U Control - Picture in Picture; U Control - Assassin Tracker (Picture in Picture); BD Live - Basic Download Center; BD Live - Video Rotation; and BD Live - On-Screen Ticker.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Smokin' Aces' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 19.

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'A Perfect Getaway' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed

Thu Oct 29, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)

A vacation goes horribly wrong in David Twohy's thriller coming to Blu-ray in late December.

Universal says 'A Perfect Getaway' starring Timothy Olyphant, Marley Shelton, Milla Jovovich, and Steve Zahn will make its high-definition debut as an unrated director's cut on December 29.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p/VC-1 video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplements appear to be the original scripted ending and BD-Live.

Here's a look at the packaging:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'A Perfect Getaway' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 29.

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'American Pie: The Book of Love' Blu-ray Bound

Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)

Another direct-to-video comedy continues the saga of the popular franchise on Blu-ray this December.

Universal has unveiled plans to bring 'American Pie: The Book of Love' to high-definition on December 22.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; From the Set - The film's funniest sequences are spotlighted; On the Set of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love - An uncensored, hilarious and energetic peek behind-the-scenes that showcases the cast, the crew and the craziness involved in bringing the newest American Pie to the screen; Just the Tips: The Love Manual - The cast and crew of The Book of Love offer up enlightening tips on love, relationships, and sex; American Pie Trivia--Viewers can play along as actor Kevin M. Norton (Nathan) tests the American Pie knowledge of the Book of Love cast and crew; American Pie-Cons--Profiles of Book of Love "experts" including Bret Michaels, Kevin Federline, Dustin Diamond, Christopher Knight, Robert Romanus, Tim Matheson, Curtis Armstrong and others; BD-LIVE - Allows viewers to connect to the Internet and access new and exciting exclusive online and interactive features, including My Scenes; Sharing and My Chat.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time.

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'Basterds' Blu-ray Gets Detailed

Tue Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)

As previously reported, Universal will be bringing Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' to Blu-ray on December 15, and now full details are in.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Extended & Alternate Scenes; Nation's Pride - The film within the film Inglourious Basterds; Roundtable Discussion with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and film historian/critic Elvis Mitchell; The Making of Nation's Pride; The Original Inglorious Bastards - a salute to the original 1978 film; A Conversation with veteran actor Rod Taylor; Rod Taylor on Victoria Bitters, the Australian beer; Quentin Tarantino's Camera Angel; Hi Sallys - Gag Reel; Film Poster Gallery Tour with Elvis Mitchell; Inglourious Basterds Poster Gallery; Domestic and International Trailers; and BD-Live.

The release will also include a digital copy of the film.

Suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray is $39.98.

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'Inglourious Basterds' Invades Blu-ray

Mon Oct 19, 2009 at 02:16 PM ET
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Better hold on tight to your scalps come mid-December.

In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has revealed Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' starring Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, and Michael Fassbender will be marching onto Blu-ray on December 15.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray is $39.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Inglourious Basterds' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 15.

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'Taking Woodstock' Brings Flower Power to Blu-ray

Thu Oct 15, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)

Looks like we're getting a lot more than three days of peace and music on Blu-ray this December.

Universal is bringing Ang Lee's 'Taking Woodstock' starring Demetri Martin, Eugene Levy, and Liev Schreiber to high-definition on December 15.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary with director Ang Lee and writer James Schamus; deleted scenes; No Audience Required - The Earth Light Players; Peace, Love and Cinema; My Scenes Sharing; and BD-Live.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has beens et at $39.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Taking Woodstock' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 15.

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'Public Enemies' Takes Blu-ray on the Lam

Thu Oct 15, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
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The infamous cat-and-mouse chase between FBI Agent Melvin Purvis and notorious bank robber John Dillinger can be witnessed in glorious high-definition this December.

Universal has revealed full details and specs for Michael Mann's 'Public Enemies,' starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, coming to Blu-ray on December 8.

The 2-disc Special Edition will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Commentary with Director Michael Mann; Larger than Life: Adversaries; Michael Mann: Making Public Enemies; Last of the Legendary Outlaws; On Dillinger’s Trail: The Real Locations; and Criminal Technology.

The Blu-ray will also have U Control – Interactive Timeline; U Control – Picture in Picture; Gangster Movie Challenge; My Chat; My Movie Commentary; My Scenes Sharing; iPhone APP; BD Live; and a digital copy.

Take a look at the Blu-ray's mug shot:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $36.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Public Enemies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 8.

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'Battlestar Galactica: Season 1' Announced for Blu-ray

Wed Oct 07, 2009 at 03:15 PM ET
Tags: Universal, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The first season of one of the best dramas on television will make the jump to Blu-ray in January.

Universal is readying 'Battlestar Galactica: Season 1' for a standalone Blu-ray release on January 5.

The 4-disc Blu-ray set includes all thirteen episodes and the four-hour miniseries with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack. Supplements haven't been revealed yet but they will likely consist of the same audio commentaries, featurettes, and deleted scenes found in the 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' box set.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $89.98.

You can find the latest specs 'Battlestar Galactica: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 5.

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'Brüno' Models Blu-ray Packaging

Mon Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Universal, Disc Announcements (all tags)

As previously reported, Sacha Baron Cohen of 'Borat' is back in his next outrageous comedy hitting Blu-ray next month, and now we have the box art.

Universal is preparing 'Brüno' for a high-definition home video release on November 17.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an hour of alternative, deleted and extended scenes not shown in theaters; enhanced commentary -- Hear in depth stories for selected scenes from Sacha Baron Cohen and director Larry Charles; and an interview with Hollywood agent Lloyd Robinson -- Get the story behind Bruno's real Hollywood agent.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a video commentary (with Sacha Baron Cohen and director Larry Charles) and BD-Live (My Scenes Sharing and My Chat).

The packaging also indicates a digital copy:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Brüno' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 17.

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